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Dec 26, 2008 at 4:45 PM

Time to talk cats and booksVic DiGenti, the award-winning author of the Wind-rusher trilogy, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St. in St. Augustine. He'll talk about the inspiration for his series and about challenges writers face in the current economic environment. Call (904) 209-3730.It is almost awards weekMembers of the American Libary Association will meet Jan. 23-28 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. More than 10,000 librarians, authors and guests will discuss issues such as the surge in use of libraries during tough economic times and the development of programs for teenagers. It is at this annual mid-winter meeting that the winners of the top awards in children's literature are announced. These awards include the John Newbery Medal, the Randolph Caldecott Medal, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards and the Michael L. Print Award. Announcements begin at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26.Tell: What came before?Author David Wroblewski said, in a recent statement issued by publisher Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins: "My fascination with the Sawtelles and the Sawtelle dogs is far from over. This new novel is a chance to look more deeply into their story, and a tremendously exciting project to me." Wroblewski's debut novel, an updating of Hamlet set in rural Wisconsin, was a word-of-mouth hit last summer and became a blockbuster in the fall after Oprah Winfrey picked it for her book club. His new work, the second of a planned trilogy, is not yet titled, and no publication date has been set, according to reports from The Associated Press.Program takes flight Book-lovers in Brunswick, Ga., can participate in The Big Read Program that begins soon. This year's featured book is To Kill A Mockingbird. Among the first events is a presentation called "The Rise and Fall of Atticus Finch." The lecture is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Brunswick-Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Brunswick. Call (912) 267-1212. All programs are free.Save the dateMembers of The First Coast Romance Writers are accepting registration for a Saturdday, March 14, conference. Award-winning authors Mary Buckham and Dianna Love will present "Five Key Elements for a Powerful Story." Writers of all types of fiction are encouraged to attend. To make a reservation, visit firstcoastromancewriters. com/conference/.Write to usHave you or a friend recently published a book? Do you know about a book-signing event or some other happening a book lover would love ? We print these announcements every Sunday on the Books page. It's a free service. Just e-mail your news to bookseditor@ jacksonville.com. We need the information at least two weeks before the date it should be published. Include your phone number in the e-mail.Brandy Hilboldt Allport/ The Times-Union

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